Movement Disorder Faculty Positions Available
The Parkinson's Diesase Center and Movement Disorder Clinic (PDCMDC), Department of Neurology, Baylor Collge of Medicine, Houston, Texas, is seeking a full time, board-certified or board-eligible neurologist at assistant or associate professor level. Completion of a movement disorder fellowship is required. The successful candidate will be joining other movement disorders faculty and fellows involved in patient care, education, and clinical as well as translational research in Parkinson disease, tremors, dystonia, Huntington disease, Tourette syndrome, drug-induced movement disorders, restless legs syndrome, and other movement disorders. The PDCMDC has an active therapeutic program, including botulinum toxin, deep brain stimulation, and experimental therapeutics. Baylor College of Medicine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Interested individuals should send their CV and contact Joseph Jankovic, MD, director of the PDCMDC at +1-713-798-6556 or by e-mail at josephj@bcm.edu.
Movement Disorder Fellowships Available
The Parkinson's Diesase Center and Movement Disorder Clinic (PDCMDC), Department of Neurology, Baylor Collge of Medicine, Houston, Texas, has fellowship positions available. The PDCMDC, established in 1977, is primarily dedicated to patient care and research in movement disorders, including Parkinson disease and related neurodegenerative disorders, hyperkinetic movement disorders, such as tremors, dystonia, Tourette syndrome, Huntington disease, drug-induced movement disorders, restless legs syndrome, and other movement disorders. The focus of research at the PDCMDC has be on clinical, epidemiological, and genetic studies designed to elucidate the pathogenic mechanisms of the various movement disorders. In addition, experimental therapeutics and surgical treatment of movement disorders have been among the important areas of investigation. Selected fellows are invited to the Annual Course: A Comprehensive Review of Movement Disorders for the Clinical Practitioner, held each year the first week of August in Aspen, Colorado (http://ColumbiaCME.org). We offer a 2-year fellowship, which can be designed to accommodate the specific needs or interests of the fellow. Baylor College of Medicine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Interested candidates should send their CV and contact Joseph Jankovic, MD, the director of the program by e-mail at josephj@bcm.edu. Further information about the PDCMDC and the Fellowship Training Program are available at www.jankovic.org.
Movement Disorder Specialist/New 55,000 Sq. Ft. Center
University Based, Southwest
- Director of Parkinson's Disease
- Exciting opportunity to be part of this new center
- New institute being built by world famous architect Frank Gehry
- Affiliate with the University of Nevada
- Research and clinical trials a major part of this opportunity
- Majority of Research in Alzheimer's and Movement Disorders
- Assistant, associate or full professorship based on experience
Desert Southwest/No State Income Tax
Named a top 20 city by "Money" in 2006
- Live in the most tax friendly state in the lower 48
- Voted "most livable city" in recent years due to its friendly business climate
- Low cost of living
- Metropolitan area with over 1.5 million people
- Warm, dry climate all year round
- The Entertainment Capital of the U.S.
- Five star dining and first class entertainment all over the city
- World Class shopping all over the city including multiple Nordstrom's
- Outdoor activities abound including great water sports on the largest man-made lake in the U.S.
- Unrivaled golf courses and great golf course communities
Contact: Vince Zizzo, Carson Kolb Healthcare Group, vzizzo@carsonkolb.com
University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center Fellowships
The University of Texas, Southwestern Medical center, Clinical Section of Movement Disorders in Dallas, Texas is offering a one year fellowship for qualified applicants beginning July 1, 2009.
The one year movement disorders fellowship is offered under the supervision of three fellowship-trained movement disorders neurologists. It consists of clinical patient care in movement disorders, introduction to basic and clinical research in Parkinson's disease and hands-on mentorship by experienced faculty during clinical care of patients.
A movement disorders video conference will be offered periodically which will expose the fellows to numerous examples of movement disorders including uncommon ones not frequently seen in clinic.
At the end of the training, the fellow will be proficient in clinical care of patients with various movement disorders including use of botulinum toxins for various dystonias and deep brain stimulation (DBS) patient selection and postoperative care including programming for essential tremor, Parkinson's disease and dystonia.
An application form is available on the fellowship website.
Candidates should send the application form, CV, personal statement and three letters of recommendation to:
Shilpa Chitnis MD, Ph.D
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, J3.134 E, Dallas, Texas 75390-9036
shilpa.chitnis@utsouthwestern.edu
Director of Movement Disorders
New Jersey multi-hospital system and leader in comprehensive stroke care and neuroscience services is seeking a Director of Movement Disorders to establish and develop a multidisciplinary program. The new Director, a collaborative leader and program builder, will enjoy the full support of service line administration to develop a successful program, as the Neuroscience Department remains a top priority for this multi-hospital provider.
The Director will be expected to develop a DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) program, provide consultative services for inpatients, develop a quality assurance program, conduct research including clinical trials, perform outreach to area physicians and to the community including the development of support groups. The successful candidate will be board certified in Neurology and be fellowship trained in Movement Disorders.
For confidential consideration please email resume to:
Laura Burke
Senior Associate
Foley Proctor Yoskowitz, L.L.C.
lburke@fpysearch.com
800-238-1123 ext 18
Movement Disorders Position - University of Alberta
The Division of Neurology at the University of Alberta has an opening for an additional neurologist specializing in Movement Disorders to join an established academic Movement Disorders Program. The successful candidate will be involved in the clinical management of Movement Disorder patients in outpatient settings, and will participate in the development and execution of clinical research studies, including multicenter clinical trials. Fellowship training in Movement Disorders is required. An established track record in relevant research, and an interest and training/experience in neurological aspects of deep brain stimulation would be assets. Rank and salary will be consistent with qualifications and experience. The appropriate candidate must be eligible for medical licensure as a neurologist in the province of Alberta. Interested individuals should send a curriculum vitae, statement of career interests and objectives, and three letters of recommendation to: Wayne Martin, MD, Director, Movement Disorders Program, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, 10230-111 Ave., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5G 0B7; FAX: 780-735-8804; E-mail: wayne.martin@ualberta.ca.
Movement Disorders Fellowship at Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University School of Medicine is offering a 1-2 year fellowship in movement disorders starting on July 1, 2009. Fellows will be trained under the supervision of Dr Allison Brashear, Professor and Chair of Neurology; Dr Francis Walker MD, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Victor T. Rogers Huntington's Disease clinic, and Dr Mustafa Saad Siddiqui, Assistant Professor and Director of Movement Disorders program, Co-Director Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) program.
Training combines experience in:
- EMG/ultrasound guided botulinum toxin therapy with Dr Brashear and Dr Walker.
- Management of movement disorders in subspecialty clinics of Dr Siddiqui (Parkinson's disease and DBS), Dr Brashear (Dystonia & Spasticity) and Dr Walker (Huntington's disease and Choreas)
- Intra-operative physiological brain mapping and microelectrode recording techniques for DBS surgeries with Dr Siddiqui
- Clinical research trials in dystonia, Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease in collaboration with the Dystonia, Parkinson's and Huntington study groups.
Duration of fellowship is one year and second year is optional. Opportunities in basic science research are also available. Wake Forest University has the oldest Movement Disorders program in the Carolinas. The DBS program under Dr Mustafa Siddiqui, Dr Thomas Ellis and Dr Stephen Tatter is among the nation's busiest, and offers close collaboration between neurology and neurosurgery.
Applications are being accepted via e-mail: please send CV and inquiries to Dr. Mustafa Saad Siddiqui, fellowship director, mssiddiq@wfubmc.edu . Applicants must have completed a residency in neurology in USA. Interested candidates are requested to submit their curriculum vitae and a personal statement explaining their interest and career goals in movement disorders.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Movement Disorder Fellowship
Two year fellowship in Movement Disorders with training in Parkinson disease, hyper-kinetic movement disorders, dystonia and botox injections, and training in deep brain stimulation programming. Very active clinical program, research program and deep brain stimulation program. Fellowship is at the Barrow Neurological Institute and the Muhammad Parkinson Center in Phoenix Arizona under Dr. Abraham Lieberman.
Please contact Dr Lieberman directly at +1 (305) 299-0914.
Movement Disorder Position Attending
The Barrow Neurological Institute and the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center in Phoenix Arizona are recruiting attending staff to join very active clinical program, research program and deep brain stimulation program under Dr. Abraham Lieberman.
Please contact Dr Lieberman directly at +1 (305) 299-0914.
Austin, Texas, NSC Fellowship Trained Movement Disorders Neurologist Needed
Neurology Solutions Consultants, P.A., a private practice movement disorders clinic in Austin, Texas is seeking a full time, board-certified or board-eligible neurologist. Completion of a movement disorders fellowship is required.
The successful and motivated candidate will join a growing interventional program consisting of another fellowship trained neurologist, a certified nurse practitioner and an experienced physical therapist. We have an established DBS program integrating both the neurosurgeon and neurologist in the OR. Experience in movement disorders research, botulinum toxin and intrathecal pump therapies will be preferred.
For information about NSC, visit www.neurologysolutions.com.
Interested individuals should send or e-mail (rizor@yahoo.com) personal statements and CVs to Rob Izor, MD, director of NSC.
PALM SPRINGS - Build a Movement Disorder Service
Desert Regional Medical Center in sunny Palm Springs, California is seeking multiple BE/BC neurologists to develop a Movement Disorder service within its Institute of Clinical Orthopedics and Neurosciences, ICON.
ICON, a hospital-based clinic on the DRMC campus, offers a multi-discipline approach to patient care including neurologists, neurosurgeons and orthopedists. Advanced technologies for deep brain stimulation for movement disorders and Parkinson's Disease are available, but YOU will be able to CHOOSE additional technology to develop the movement disorder service.
Desert Regional Medical Center is a 361-bed hospital and Level II trauma center; the largest hospital outside of the Los Angeles area. DRMC's staff of 400 physicians will provide a large referral base for your practice. Likewise, your practice should prosper as the regional Palm Springs population of 500,000 residents is projected to double by 2015.
Seeking BE/BC neurologists.
Fellowship-training preferred but not required.
Visit www.cejkasearch.com for more job information. Job# 21480.
Faculty Positions in Neuromodulation, Medical School, University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota Medical School, its newly founded Institute of Translational Neuroscience, and its partner, University of Minnesota Physicians seek to hire faculty in the research area of Neuromodulation.
- Director of Neuromodulation: The successful applicant will be a midcareer clinician investigator who can direct an integrated clinical neuromodulation program being developed by the departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Appointment is possible in any of the clinical neuroscience departments according to the individual's background and interests. The collaborating departments share a single administrative center. The successful applicant is expected to have clinical experience and a research program that uses neuromodulation to treat diseases/disorders of the nervous system.
- Professor of Neuromodulation: The successful applicant will be a physician-translational neuroscientist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the tenure track who is expected to have an established research program that uses neuromodulation to treat diseases/disorders of the nervous system. Appointment is possible in any of the clinical neuroscience departments and/or Department of Neuroscience.
Applicants should send a current curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and intentions, and three letters of reference to:
Neuromodulation Search Committee
Attention: Walter C. Low, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota
2001 Sixth Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
or lowwalt@umn.edu
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
PDCMDC Baylor College of Medicine Neurologist
The Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic (PDCMDC), Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a full time, board-certified or board-eligible neurologist at assistant/associate professor level. Completion of a movement disorders fellowship is required. The successful candidate will be joining other movement disorders faculty and an active program involved in clinical and translational studies of Parkinson disease and other movement disorders, including botulinum toxin, surgery, and experimental therapeutics. For information about the PDCMDC, visit www.jankovic.org.
Interested individuals should send or e-mail (josephj@bcm.tmc.edu) their personal statements and CVs to Joseph Jankovic, MD, director of the PDCMDC.
Movement Disorder Fellowship
The University of Louisville, Division of Movement Disorders in Louisville, KY is offering one- or two-year fellowships for qualified applicants beginning July 2008. Training will emphasize the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of movement disorders, with exposure to deep brain stimulation and botulinum toxin injections. Fellows will be encouraged to participate in clinical research studies with opportunities to publish. Applicants must be US board-eligible in Neurology. Candidates should send their CV, personal statement and three letters of recommendation to: Irene Litvan, M.D., Division of Movement Disorders, University of Louisville, 220 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 1503, Louisville, KY 40202.